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Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

State school · Selby, YO8 4HT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,161 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,161 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Nicholas Hinchliffe

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Selby Abbey Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 14 %
Selby Community Primary School 13 %
Thorpe Willoughby Community Primary School 13 %
Barwic Parade Community Primary School, Selby 10 %
OtherUnkn 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Barlby Bridge Community Primary School 7 %
Wistow Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 6 %
Hambleton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 6 %
Staynor Hall Primary Academy 6 %
Brayton Church of England Primary School 5 %
Cawood Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 5 %
Selby, Longman's Hill Community Primary School 4 %
Barlby Community Primary School 2 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43.7%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
68
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,161
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Leeds Road
Selby
North Yorkshire
YO8 4HT
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Telephone: 01757 703327

Email: admin@selbyhigh.n-yorks.sch.uk

Website: http://www.selby-high.org.uk

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science Leeds Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT
1,161 Pupil numbers
26 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
15 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
25 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
43.7%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
43.30
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.19 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 99 5
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 224 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 218 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 225 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Selby High School values each child as an individual, with their own skills, talents and abilities, and we recognise our responsibility to provide a relevant and worthwhile education in which pupils with special educational needs can achieve their own potential. As a school we endeavour to provide a supportive learning environment, range of facilities, support strategies, staff and equipment that will enable students with SEN to access the curriculum and become valued, respected and equal members of the school community. We work cooperatively with students, parent/carers and outside agencies to develop skills that will enable these students to participate fully in society.

2.7 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Satisfactory

Leadership and management Good
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